There's a few folks
who deserve a word of thanks from us. We'd like to thank our sister
and sister-in-law, Lele Long, for volunteering to keep our cats while
we're gone. This was a big concern from the beginning, and we'll
be able to relax and have a great time knowing the kids are in good hands.

We'd also like to thank Scott and
Laura Krugelwicz, who did a round-the-world jaunt in 1999 and chronicled their incredible
journey on their web site, www.worldwidewanderings.com. After following their adventures,
we were lucky to actually meet them and find out that they were not only extremely
adventurous, but also very nice. Meeting them convinced us that we're not all that
strange after all. Thanks to both of them for their advice and friendship.

The more we talk to people about what
we're doing, it seems like the more people we find who are doing the same thing.
That's how we met Shane Finkelstein and Courtney Gibson, new friends from Atlanta who left
in December for their own sojourn. Thanks to them for their advice and
friendship. Be sure to check out their web page at www.worldtraveler2000.com as well.

We would be remiss if we didn't thank
our parents, who instilled in us a love of travel and adventure. We thank all four
of them for supporting us in this decision. Also, to our siblings, who are the best
friends we have. We love you all very much.

Thanks also to all of our wonderful
friends in Atlanta and all over the country. We have been so blessed to meet and
know so many different and fascinating people. Your many influences have made us who
were are today.